Average Negligence Solicitor salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Solicitor (Planning and Highways)Location: City Hall, Sunderland / Agile WorkingSalary: Grade 9 (SCP 37-41) £48,226 - £52,413Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full TimeAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A qualified solicitor or lawyer is required to join our Commercial Team to undertake planning, highways and village green legal work.The successful candidate will work within a team of experienced commercial lawyers and will provide advice and support to the Council and its external clients in relation to a broad and varied caseload.The post-holder will be based in the Council's new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on a hybrid (home working) basis.Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of the post.Please note this role is politically sensitive.Please note that CVs are not accepted.Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.Closing date:13 May 2026 at 23:59.To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sunderland City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Corporate Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Newcastle Upon Tyne / c£75,000 (DOE) / This is an opportunity to join a busy and well regarded corporate team advising on a wide spectrum of transactions across sectors such as healthcare, technology, manufacturing, telecoms and hospitality – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3533JOB TITLE: Corporate Solicitor                   PQE REQUIRED: 3+         LOCATION: Newcastle  Upon Tyne               SALARY:  c£75,000 DOE                    THE ROLE:You will handle a varied caseload of corporate finance and company law matters, acting for a diverse client base including owner-managed businesses, listed companies, investors and lenders. The role will also involve supporting on larger, high-value transactions. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating transactional and governance documents, maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the development of junior team members. You will be encouraged to take an active role in networking and broader business development.THE CANDIDATE:You will be a corporate solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE, bringing solid experience in corporate finance and transactional work, whether gained in private practice or in-house. You should be confident managing your own caseload while also contributing effectively to larger, team-led deals.Strong technical ability is essential, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. You will enjoy building relationships, both internally and externally and be keen to play a part in business development initiatives. Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous.THE FIRM:This opportunity sits within a highly active and ambitious corporate team with a strong deal flow and an impressive track record in the regional market. The team is known for handling a significant volume of transactions annually, with substantial aggregate deal values and continues to build on its reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice.The firm offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with a genuine commitment to professional development and career progression. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are on offer, alongside a culture that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Employment Solicitor / 1-5 PQE / Newcastle Upon Tyne / £68,000 (DOE) / Build your employment law career with a respected firm offering high quality work, early responsibility and genuine opportunities for progression – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3649JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor                  PQE REQUIRED: 1-5 PQE        LOCATION: Newcastle Upon Tyne                  SALARY: Up to £68,000 (DOE)                    THE ROLE:You will join a busy and well established employment team advising a broad client base on a full range of employment law matters. The work will include handling tribunal claims, providing day-to-day HR and advisory support and assisting on more complex issues such as restructures, TUPE and senior exits. You will have the opportunity to take on early responsibility, work closely with experienced partners and contribute to business development initiatives, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.THE CANDIDATE:You will be a qualified Employment Solicitor with between 1–5 years’ PQE, with experience gained in a well regarded employment team. You will have a solid grounding in both contentious and non-contentious matters, strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision. A commercial outlook, excellent drafting skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships are key, alongside a proactive and team oriented approach.THE FIRM:This is a nationally recognised firm with a strong reputation across multiple practice areas, acting for a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from regional businesses to national and international organisations. The firm is known for delivering high quality, pragmatic advice and fostering long term client relationships. With continued growth and investment in its people, it offers clear progression opportunities, a positive and inclusive culture and a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support your development and wellbeing.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.